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From the Grimm's fairy tale of the princess who became a goose girl before she could become queen, Shannon Hale has woven an incredible and original tale of a girl who must find her own unusual talents before she can lead the people she has made her own.Sku: 9781582349909
The Goose Girl
By: Shannon Hale$13.95 -
NewIn the Green Fairy Book, the third in the series, Lang has assembled stories from Spanish and Chinese traditions, a few of the most entertaining creations penned by the Comte de Caylus, others by Sebillot, Fenelon, Kletke, and Mme. d'Aulnoy, and, of course, some of the best-loved tales from the Brothers Grimm. Here in one attractive paperbound volume with enlarged print are "The Blue Bird," "Sylvain and Jocosa," "Narcissus and the Princess Potentilla," "The Three Little Pigs," "The Half-Chick," and many other favorites that have become an indispensable part of our cultural heritage.Sku: 9780486214399
The Green Fairy Book
By: Andrew Lang$27.95 -
A haunting, magical fairy-tale collection, in which Oscar Wilde beautifully evokes (among others) The Happy Prince who was not so happy after all, The Selfish Giant who learned to love little children and The Star Child who did not love his parents as much as he should.Sku: 9780141327792
The Happy Prince and Other Stories
By: Oscar Wilde$10.99 -
The creators of the Caldecott Medal book, Saint George and the Dragon, tell the Arthurian tale of Sir Gareth of Orkney's first adventure.Sku: 9780823410637
The Kitchen Knight
By: Margaret Hodges$12.49 -
SaleIn his final quest, Gilgamesh, still mourning the death of his dear friend Enkidu, sets out to find the key to immortality. His journey is perilous. He must fight ferocious serpents and wild lions. He travels through bitterly cold caves, across scorching deserts, and over the fatal waters of the Sea of Death. Finally, he arrives at the palace of Utnapishtim, the only human who knows the secret of immortality. Utnapishtim sets Gilgamesh a test to stay away for six days and seven nights, but Gilgamesh fails. His last hope, a flower of eternal youth, is eaten by the goddess Ishtar, who exacts her revenge. Finally, Enkidu comes from the underworld to show Gilgamesh true immortality: the king will be remembered for his good deeds, courage, and love for his people.Sku: 9780887763809
The Last Quest of Gilgamesh
By: Ludmila Zeman$13.99Original price was: $13.99.$12.59Current price is: $12.59.By: Ludmila Zeman$13.99Original price was: $13.99.$12.59Current price is: $12.59. Add to cartAdd to wishlist Quick View -
The Headless Horseman faces off with Ichabod Crane in "The Legend of Sleepy Hollow," a ghost story of enduring popularity that takes place at the time of the American Revolution. "Rip Van Winkle," another traditional favorite from the same historic period, tells the tale of man who fell asleep for twenty years and found his small town in the Catskill Mountains much changed by the time he awakened. Both are included—along with many other tales—in this classic collection by Washington Irving.Sku: 9781626864672
The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and Other Stories
By: Washington Irving$19.99 -
Meet the Little Prince, a young fellow who hails from a tiny, distant planet. He loves to watch sunsets and look after his flower, to ask questions and to laugh. And now here he is on Earth, appearing out of nowhere in the middle of the desert, looking for a friend.Sku: 9780156012195
The Little Prince
By: Antoine de Saint-Exupéry$15.99 -
NewThe Orange Fairy Book delves into the oral traditions of Rhodesia, Uganda, and Native Americans; the traditions of the Punjab and of Jutland; and such European sources as Hans Christian Andersen (“The Ugly Duckling”) and Madame d’Aulnoy (“The White Doe”) for its 33 stories.Sku: 9780486219097
The Orange Fairy Book
By: Andrew Lang$27.95 -
The classic story, retold by Robert Browning and beautifully illustrated by Kate Greenaway is presented with all the original illustrations. The text has been reformatted and cleaned for easier reading.Sku: 9781925729023
The Pied Piper of Hamelin
By: Robert Browning$13.50 – $27.95 -
In addition to such familiar favorites as Jack and the Beanstalk, Rapunzel, The Ratcatcher (The Pied Piper), and Snowdrop (Snow White), The Red Fairy Book contains a wonderful collection of lesser-known tales from French, German, Danish, Russian, and Romanian sources. A tale from Norse mythology recounts the old story of Sigurd and Brynhild; tales by the great Madame d'Aulnoy include Graciosa and Percinet and Princess Rosette; lesser-known tales from Grimm's collection include The Three Dwarfs, Mother Holle, and The Golden Goose.Sku: 9780486216737
The Red Fairy Book
By: Andrew Lang$27.95 -
Andrew Lang collected many of the worlds fairy tales. In this collection are well known tales like Rapunzel, Jack and the Beanstalk and The Golden Goose as well as many less well known, though no less deserving.Sku: 9781925729207
The Red Fairy Book
By: Andrew Lang$23.95 – $38.50 -
In this second volume in the Gilgamesh trilogy, Enkidu joins Gilgamesh in the quest to slay Humbaba, the monster who has attacked the city and caused great destruction, including the death of the beautiful singer, Shamat. Gilgamesh and Enkidu successfully slay the monster and in so doing, Gilgamesh attracts the attention of the goddess Ishtar. In rejecting her advances, he incurs her revenge and an attack by the Bull of Heaven. Enkidu manages to kill the bull, but is slain by Ishtar, striking at the bond between the two friends. Shattered, Gilgamesh vows he will destroy the last monster: death.Sku: 9780887764363
The Revenge of Ishtar
By: Ludmila Zeman$12.99 -
These are the operas which play an important role in our book The Borrowed House by Hilda van Stockum. The opera cycle, The Ring of the Nibelung, by Richard Wagner, stands as one of the greatest achievements in the history of music.Sku: 9781948959629
The Ring and the Fire
By: Clyde Robert Bulla$14.95 -
A retelling of the magical fairytale of quest, love and innocence, from the master storyteller via a well known folklorist and writer, with exquisite detailed illustrations.Sku: 9781861478566
The Snow Queen: A Story in Seven Parts
By: Hans Christian Andersen, Retold by Neil Philip$17.95 -
Gennady Spirin brings this original version of the Firebird tale from his native Russia and has illustrated it in his trademark rich, luminous style.Sku: 9780399235849
The Tale of the Firebird
By: Gennady Spirin$24.99 -
This children's book tells the Easter story from an unusual point of view. Three trees stand beside each other and dream of what they want to become. One wants to be a treasure chest, another an ocean-going boat, and the third a signpost to God. A beautiful story that will help children understand the significance of Christ's life and sacrifice on the cross.Sku: 9780745917436
The Tale of Three Trees
By: Angela Elwell Hunt$24.50